Sunovation - About us
Since the first solar modules of the SUNOVATION® brand were launched
on the market twelve years ago, many projects have been brought to fruition
and products developed. In our intensive research and development activities
during this time we have devoted ourselves to the continual improvement
of our technology and the creation of new, aesthetically appealing applications.
As a result, SUNOVATION® Modules already have many advantages over
conventional PV modules, such as their light weight, their flexibility,
and their versatility in terms of shape and colour.
For off-grid products we offer complete energy management solutions as
well as product development. These comprise expert advice, planning of
your project, and a comprehensive, all-round service that includes supplying
all the accessories you require.
Renewable energy generation is one thing, disposal another: Sunplastics
pledge to take back all products. If a module has done its job it will
be recycled professionally. Sunplastics GmbH is a member of the Krall
Group , committed to the recycling and processing of plastics.
Milestones:
| 2009 |
Sunplastics GmbH now again called SUNOVATION GmbH The plastic solar modules are in future to be marketed under the brand SUNPLASTICS, while complete PV systems are to be offered under the brand name SUNBASICS. |
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| 2009 | SUNOVATION® module wins "Product of the
Year 2009" award of Pro-K, German "Industrial Association of Producers of Plastic Semi-finished and Consumer Products" |
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| 2008 | Under new management and having successfully won
a large contract to put a solar roof on the Weser football stadium
in Bremen, Sunplastics launch into a new future. Various solar car roof prototypes for renowned manufacturers in the automobile Industry. |
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| 2007 | The company Sunplastics GmbH takes over
Sunovation GmbH businesses, assets and the Sunovation brand. Solar roof for VW show car for trade fair in Los Angeles. |
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| 2006 | Restructuring and repositioning of SUNOVATION GmbH. | |
| 2005 | Development of relations with production
partners in China. The German television channel ZDF features SUNOVATION® in "Die Aufbrecher" (a documentary series on innovations and new departures). |
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| 2004 | Exhibitor at SMM2004, (boat fair) in Hamburg,
Germany. Winner of "Bayerischer Energiepreis" (Bavarian Energy Prize), awarded by Bavarian "Ministry for the Economy, Infrastructure, Traffic and Technology". |
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| 2003 | Signing of co-branding agreement with
Bayer AG. Solar boat, Heidelberg, Germany. |
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| 2002 | Winner of business plan competition in
Northern Bavaria. Development of solar boat hatch. Valori becomes official supplier of SUNOVATION® in Italy. Solar golf car. Module for conservatories (winter garden) incorporating heat insulation on reverse. Solar module for City-EL electro-car. |
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| 2001 | Company changes name: SolAcryl becomes Sunovation
GmbH. |
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| 2000 | "Alstersonne", the world’s
biggest solar boat. Multi-coloured solar "butterfly" (radio antenna). Solar orbit indicator. Prototype of Solvect illuminated solar sign. |
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| 1999 | PV module for BMW at the IAA exhibition. Prototype roof module for omnibus. Shading system for the Photovoltaic Information Centre (PIZ) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Solar-powered water taxi, Wilhelmshaven, Germany. |
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| 1998 | Pilot project: 10 bus shelters Illuminated display cases |
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| 1997 | SolAcryl GmbH is founded by Markus Krall |  |